So sorry to hear you're feeling down. As Carmie suggested, I would also encourage that you speak to your doctor about your withdrawal symptoms. In the meantime, is there anything you can do tonight to relax and pamper yourself?
I agree with Carmie that journalling may be a fantastic idea in this case, as it would allow you to pinpoint not only your feelings but the circumstances in which they have come about. Hence, going forward, you would have a better idea of what brings negative head space about and also, a better handle on how to avoid negative head space as a result.
Could you please share an emotional experience during which you realized that you are stronger (i.e. more emotionally resilient) than you previously believed?
What were the circumstances of this experience? How did it make you feel? What did you learn from it?
The following is a quote from Dr. Christine Northrup, a respected medical doctor that is a huge proponent of women's health and advocates the connection between mind, body, emotions and spirit in overall well-being.
"Stop spending time with the wrong people. Life is too short to be with anyone who sucks the happiness out of you like marrow from a bone. If someone wants you in their life, they'll make room. Never fight for a spot or sell yourself to someone who overlooks your worth. And, it's not the people that stand by your side when you're at your best, but the ones that stand beside you when you're at your worst that are your true friends."
Does this ring true for you? What are your thoughts?
You're right that routines certainly have their place in our lives and that they can often be subtler than we realize. Also, it's perfectly natural that changing or taking away a routine may bring about a feeling of tenseness.
How do you usually cope with the tense feelings when they come about? What can you do to add to or improve your coping strategy?
Stress and anxiety can be experienced in different forms and to different levels by different people. Each person and their circumstances are unique, so it's perfectly normal to have feelings of anxiety that are not as intense as the next person's.
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